US Bridges

S Washington ST over Little Androscoggin Rv

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 2.3 MI So 11-121 · Structure no. 5786

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,413
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Washington ST over Little Androscoggin Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Washington ST over Little Androscoggin Rv in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,413 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,778 by 2036. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Washington ST
CrossesLittle Androscoggin Rv
Location2.3 MI So 11-121
RouteState Highway 202
StateMaine
Coordinates44.05946, -70.25571
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,413 (2016)
Projected traffic11,778 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Washington ST over Little Androscoggin Rv built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is S Washington ST over Little Androscoggin Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S Washington ST over Little Androscoggin Rv carry?

About 8,413 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S Washington ST over Little Androscoggin Rv?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S Washington ST over Little Androscoggin Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.